Green Operations

Green Fleet Conference to ‘Show Where the Money Is’

July 10, 2009
• by Staff

TORRANCE, CA - With sessions including "How to See Green in a Down Economy" and "How to Make Your Green Program Pay for Itself," the 2009 Green Fleet Conference will present solutions and resources to help commercial fleet managers continue environment initiatives in budget-challenged times.

"We will show you where to find the money," say organizers of the Bobit Business Media (BBM) event, scheduled Oct. 19-20 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency.

Speakers and panelists will include industry experts and fleet managers sharing real-world experiences in implementing green initiatives for which costs were offset by program savings.

According to organizers, a highlight of the 2009 conference will be a Fleet Environmental Leadership Awards presentation, a new program recognizing fleet government and commercial fleet organizations excelling in effective environmentally responsible operations.

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